Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Connecting a TV Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and Inserting the batteries compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Operating range of the remote control unit Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and Features incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) High quality sound...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Listening to Internet Radio Listening to Internet Radio Basic operation Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Turning the power on Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Selecting the input source Getting the HEOS App Adjusting the volume HEOS Account...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Selecting a sound mode Selecting a sound mode Menu map Direct playback Menu operations Pure Direct playback Audio Auto surround playback Dialog Level Description of sound mode types Subwoofer Level Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal Surr.Parameter HDMI control function M-DAX...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Network Input Assign Information Source Rename Connection Hide Sources Wi-Fi Setup Source Level Settings Input Select Network Control Speakers Friendly Name Diagnostics Audyssey ® Setup Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey ® Setup) HEOS Account Error messages You have not signed in Retrieving Audyssey...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips General Language Tips Troubleshooting Smart Sel.Names Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Front Display Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Firmware Display on this unit shows nothing Information No sound comes out Usage Data...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI Playing back a USB memory devices Playing back a Bluetooth device Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function Last function memory Sound modes and channel output Sound modes and surround parameters Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes...
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Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides 4K 60Hz input/output supported identical quality for all 5-channels (60 Watts x 5-channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV The device is equipped with a AirPlay ® function in addition to devices (6 inputs, 1 output) network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 83) This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet...
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Energy-saving design z Download the appropriate “Marantz 2016 AVR Remote” App for your iOS or This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during (wireless LAN) network that the iPhone or iPod touch is connected to.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music Easy operation sources “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network, etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C INPUT SELECTOR knob This selects the input source. (v p. 50) D M-DAX indicator This lights when the M-DAX mode is selected. (v p. 124) E Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9) F Display This displays various pieces of information.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix N DIMMER button Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 168) O STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display. Q2 Q3 Q6 Q 7 P SOUND MODE button Switching the sound mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display A Input mode indicators D Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input These light up according to the reception conditions when the input source. (v p. 142) source is set to “Tuner”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G Volume indicator H MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 51) I Information display The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. J Input signal indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 The antenna clip can be removed from the rear panel. A Rotate the antenna clip 90 degrees to the left. B Pull the antenna clip out towards yourself. 0 The antenna clip is needed when transporting this unit. Keep it in a safe place.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F REMOTE CONTROL jacks Used to connect infrared receivers/transmitters in order to operate this unit and external devices from a different room. (v p. 47) G FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Used to connect FM antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 43) H Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix J Video connectors (VIDEO) Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors. “Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 39) “Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p. 40) K Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Input source select buttons These selects the input source. (v p. 50) B Channel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE df) These select radio stations registered to presets or switch pages. (v p. 64) C MUTE button (:) This mutes the output audio.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F BACK button This returns to the previous screen. G System buttons These perform playback related operations. Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 61) H SMART SELECT buttons (1 –...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. (v p. 50) M ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 166) N VOLUME buttons (df) These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 51) O OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen.
Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Speaker installation connect. Connecting speakers Connecting a TV Speaker cable Connecting a playback device Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port Connecting an FM/AM antenna Subwoofer cable Connecting to a home network (LAN)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you Place the FRONT left and right speakers an are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. FL/FR equal distance from the main listening position. Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical (Front speaker left/ The distance between each speaker and your TV...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed 0 Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same. Surround speaker SW C 2 - 3 ft/ 60 - 90 cm...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Before connecting speakers NOTE NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the 0 Carry out the following settings when using a speaker with an impedance of 4 – 6 speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting the speaker cables o Connecting the subwoofer Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be be connected to this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the cable labels (supplied) for channel Attach the cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram. identification Refer to the table and attach the label to each speaker cable. The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal color-coded for each channel to be identifiable.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Standard connection This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting a front speaker that uses a power amplifier This unit supports connection of a front speaker that uses an external power amplifier to increase its output. Connect a separately sold power amplifier to the PRE OUT (FL/FR) connector of this unit. Power amplifier AUDIO...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI Front panel...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL VIDEO Front panel...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio and audio). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner / Satellite tuner /...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player as an example. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player Blu-ray Disc player AUDIO VIDEO...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or game console This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. Video camcorder HDMI 0 The 4K 60/50Hz video signal cannot be input to this connection using a format other than YCbCr 4:2:0.
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USB memory device 0 Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connect the antenna, tune in to a broadcast and then move the antenna to AM loop antenna the location where there is least noise. Then use tape, etc. to fix the (supplied) antenna in this location.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o AM loop antenna assembly o Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. Wired LAN You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following When connecting to a wireless LAN network, stand the rod antenna for functions: Bluetooth/wireless LAN connection upright on the rear panel. 0 Built-in DHCP server See “Wi-Fi Setup”...
Remotely connecting Marantz devices without visual contact When you are using a Marantz device other than this unit that supports remote connection, you can transmit remote control signals just by You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback network audio/service Listening to Internet Radio Basic operation Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Turning the power on Getting the HEOS App Selecting the input source AirPlay function Adjusting the volume Spotify Connect function Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Input source 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to select turn on the power.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. 0 The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. Prepare for playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB memory Browse the music on your USB memory device and devices select something to play. Insert a FAT32 formatted USB memory device into the 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to USB port.
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Nature 01 - Various Artists 2:45 -2:21 0 Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. Front panel...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Ch Level Adjust)” (v p. 90) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 91) “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. POWER X Communication is possible up to a range of about 98.4 ft/30 m.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing music from Bluetooth device Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices NOTE 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts You can use the built-in tuner of this unit to listen to FM broadcasts and AM broadcasts. Make sure the FM antenna and AM loop antenna are connected to this unit first.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Use o p to select “FM” or “AM”, then press ENTER. When listening to an FM broadcast. Connect the antenna. (“Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (v p. 43)) When listening to an AM broadcast. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option Tuning in by entering the frequency menu (Direct Tune) “Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)” (v p. 62) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. “Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset) You can change the mode for tuning into FM and AM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, change the mode to A maximum of 56 radio stations can be automatically preset.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specify a name for the preset Use ui to select a name label, then press ENTER. broadcast station (Preset Name) The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed. If you select “Set Defaults”, then the unit returns to displaying the You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations To set the stations you want to skip by stations (Preset Skip) A Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. Perform auto preset memory to save all the broadcasting stations that can B Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cancelling Preset Skip While the “Preset Skip” screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use ui to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. The Internet Radio station list on this unit the database service provided by TuneIn Radio service.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio 0 The display switches between track title and radio station name etc. each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. Press INTERNET RADIO. You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “TuneIn NOTE Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network. Supported file formats: For details, see “Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC or Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select something to play. Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files servers on your local network. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now & 0 The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. main unit’s STATUS is pressed. Playback starts.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Ch Level Adjust)” (v p. 90) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 91) “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the HEOS App You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS App. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. Download the HEOS App for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”. Front panel Display Rear panel...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Changing your HEOS Account HEOS Account HEOS Accounts can be registered in “HEOS Account” (v p. 165) in the Tap the “Music” tab. menu of this unit or by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon a in the HEOS App.
Selecting a room/device Song Name 2 NR1508 Tap the “Rooms” tab, and select NR1508 if there are Song Name 3 multiple HEOS devices. 0 Tap the Pencil icon e at the top right to switch edit mode. You can change the displayed name.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Selecting the music track or station from music sources Music Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source. 0 All music services displayed may not be available in your location. This Phone USB Music Music Servers Playlists...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Browse the music to play. Album Now Plaing After selecting a music track or radio station the app will Artist Album automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen. 10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014 Track 01 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to Rooms queue up your music.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to the same music in multiple Rooms Rooms rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining The HEOS system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically Song Name 1 Song Name 1 synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices so that the...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping rooms Rooms Rooms Press and hold your finger on room that you want to Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them remove from the group. Dining Dining Song Name 1...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Grouping all rooms (party mode) Rooms Rooms You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them "pinch"...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping all rooms Rooms Rooms You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them a "spread"...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be Router played on this unit via the network. This unit 0 Source input will be switched to “HEOS Music” when AirPlay playback is started. 0 You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing iTunes music with this unit touch or iPad Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting multiple speakers (devices) Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is the world’s most popular streaming service. If you subscribe to Playing Spotify music with this unit Spotify Premium, you can control your new speaker with your phone or tablet. Because Spotify is built-in to your speaker, you can still take calls or Download the “Spotify App”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. (HEOS Music) OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back HEOS Favorites Adding to HEOS Favorites Press R (HEOS Music). While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER. Use ui to select “Add to HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting a HEOS Favorites While the HEOS Favorites content list is displayed, use ui to select the item you want to remove from HEOS Favorites, then press OPTION. Use ui to select “Remove from HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of each channel Use o p to adjust the volume. to match the input source (Ch Level –12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB) Adjust) Use uio p to select “Exit”, then press ENTER. The volume of each channel can be changed while listening to music.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone (Tone) Select “On” in step 3 and press i to select the sound range to be adjusted. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Use o p to adjust the tone, then press ENTER. Press OPTION.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during If you selected “On” in step 3, press i and select audio playback (Video Select) “Source”. Use o p to select the input source for video you want This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio to play back, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet-based subscription services.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to display a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Direct playback Pure Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in Direct playback mode. Press PURE to select “Direct”. This mode turns off the main unit display and analog video circuit. Doing so suppresses noise sources that affect sound quality.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback. Perform stereo playback when the input signal is PCM. When the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the music is played back according to the respective channel number.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Dolby PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby PLg decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch In This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources. Original sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch Stereo This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Virtual This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect when playing back through just the front (L/R) speakers only, and when listening with stereo headphones.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type Description Stereo This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME buttons. Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. (v p. 120) Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button Stereo Multi-channel z3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus DTS Surround DTS 96/24 DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD / DTS-HD MSTR DTS Express...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Views on the display A Shows a decoder to be used. A Dolby Digital Plus decoder is displayed as “K”. B Shows the name of the input source being played back. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Setting procedure Enable the HDMI Control function of this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Smart Menu function This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select an o Now Playing input source and set Tuner and Internet Radio stations using the TV remote control. Enjoy content from the input source currently selected on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Setup Menu Displays a setup menu for configuring the settings of this unit. o Smart Select Calls up the SMART SELECT items registered to this unit. NOTE 0 If the “HDMI Control” or “Smart Menu” settings have been changed, always reset the power to connected devices after the change.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. SLEEP Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. o To cancel the sleep timer The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display and the sleep timer starts.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Smart select function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the SMART SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered SMART SELECT buttons in subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Calling up the settings Press SMART SELECT. The Smart Select settings registered to the button you pressed are called up. The default settings for the input source and volume are as shown below. Button Input source Volume SMART SELECT 1...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the settings Press and hold the desired SMART SELECT until “Smartz Memory” appears on the display. The current settings will be memorized. Set the items below to the settings you want to register. z is displayed the number for the SMART SELECT button you pressed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of Disabling all key button operations the buttons on the front panel. M-DAX DIMMER STATUS Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DIMMER with the unit in standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Canceling the Panel lock function Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DIMMER with the unit in standby mode. Press TUNER PRESET CH + or TUNER PRESET CH - to select “FP LOCK zOff”. (z The currently set mode.) Press STATUS to enter the setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote lock function When connecting an IR receiver, enable the Remote lock function. When Disabling the sensor function of the the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote remote control unit control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Menu map When using menu operations, connect this unit to a TV and operate this unit while viewing the TV. The recommended settings are configured for this unit by default. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Detailed items Description...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. Source Rename Changes the display name for input source. Hide Sources Removes from the display input sources that are not used. Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page 【When the user is signed out the HEOS Account】 I have a HEOS Account Selects to sign in. Create Account Creates new HEOS Account. Forgot Password If you forgot your password, we'll send you an email with instructions about how to reset HEOS Account 【When the user is signed in the HEOS Account】...
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Information Shows information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Marantz. Save & Load Save and restore device settings by using a USB memory device. Setup Lock Protects settings from inadvertent changes.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use ui p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use o p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Subwoofer Level This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. center channel. o Adjustment o Adjustment Set whether to adjust the subwoofer level.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Loudness Mngmt Surr.Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Comp.” or output You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio recorded in preferences.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Comp. o Low Frequency Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Adjust the low frequency effects level (LFE). Automatic dynamic range compression Auto: -10 dB – 0 dB (Default: 0 dB) on/off control according to source.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center Image o Dimension Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to the front left Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. 0 –...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. The subwoofer is used. (Default): Off: The subwoofer is not used. 0 You can set this when the sound mode is “Direct” or “Stereo” and in the menu “Subwoofer Mode”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M-DAX 0 The M-DAX indicator lights. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) 0 This item can be set with analog signals or PCM signal (Sample Rate = and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal 44.1/48 kHz) is input.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adjust Audio Delay The timing mismatch between the picture and sound needs to be Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. corrected manually. 0 ms – 500 ms (Default : 0 ms) 0 “Audio Delay”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Level Volume Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Set the volume setting. Last Use the memorized setting from the last o Scale (Default) : session.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o MultEQ ® Audyssey ® MultEQ ® compensates for both time and frequency characteristics of Set Audyssey MultEQ , Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic ® ® the listening area based on “Audyssey ® Setup”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic EQ o Ref.Lev.Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It decreased by taking into account human perception and room makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround acoustics.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Volume Manual EQ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Select o Curve Copy Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all Copy the Flat correction curve created in the Audyssey ® Setup. speakers. All: Adjust all speaker tones together. 0 “Curve Copy”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. o HDMI Audio Out HDMI Setup Select HDMI audio output device. Make settings for HDMI Audio Out, HDMI Pass Through and HDMI Play back through speakers connected to Control settings. (Default): the unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI PassThrough o RC Select Selects how this unit will transmit HDMI signals to the HDMI output in Set whether to allow this unit to be turned on by the input source select standby power mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Control o ARC You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and On the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR connector, set whether compatible with HDMI Control. to receive sound from the TV via HDMI. Use HDMI Control function.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o TV Audio Switching o Pow.Off Control Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected Links the power standby of this unit to external devices. via HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to this unit. If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input source, power Select the “TV Audio”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power Saving o Smart Menu If “TV Speaker” is set as the audio output setting of your TV, this unit is This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select automatically set to standby mode to reduce power consumption.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Now Playing On Screen Disp. Sets the display time for the playback display when the input source is Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. “HEOS Music” or “Tuner”. o Volume Always On Show display continuously.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 4K Signal Format GRelation between the “4K Signal Format” setting and supported resolutionsH Set the 4K signal format to be played back by this unit when the TV or 4K Signal Format Support Color Pixel playback device connected to this unit is HDMI 4K (60Hz/50Hz) signal Standard...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Format 0 When setting this to “Enhanced”, we recommend using a “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable” or “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet” that Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. has an “HDMI Premium Certified Cable”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign 0 By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the Input connector audio/video input connectors of this unit, you can just press one of the...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI o ANALOG Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input Set this to change the analog audio input connectors assigned to the sources. input sources. Assign a analog audio input connector to 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Assign an HDMI input connector to the 1 / 2 / 3:...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Hide Sources Change the display name for input source. Remove from the display input sources that are not used. This is convenient when the name of your device and the input source Show Use this source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Select Set the audio input mode of each input source. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. 0 “Input Select” settings are stored for each input source. o Input Mode Set the audio input modes for the different input sources.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey ® Setup”. You do not have to perform Audyssey Setup when you have already performed “Sp.Calibration” in “Setup Assistant”. ®...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the main listening position NOTE The main listening position is the position where listeners would 0 Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows and turn off the power on electronic devices normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening (radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, etc.).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings Attach the Sound calibration microphone to the supplied microphone stand or own tripod and install it (Audyssey ® Setup) at the main listening position. When installing the Sound calibration microphone, point the tip of Preparation the microphone toward the ceiling and adjust the height to match the height of the ears of a listener in a seated position.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Sound calibration microphone to the Select “Next”, then press ENTER. SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Audyssey Setup Set the following items if necessary. Channel Select Start When the Sound calibration microphone is Back connected, the following screen is displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Follow the instructions on the screen display and press When the detected speaker is displayed, select “Next” “Next” to proceed further. and then press ENTER. When the following screen is displayed, select “Begin Test” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Start the measurement of the first position.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Move the Sound calibration microphone to position 2, Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6. select “Continue”, then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to six positions. 0 To skip measuring the fourth and subsequent listening position, press o to select “Complete”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Perform the settings for Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® Dynamic EQ corrects the frequency response in consideration of Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® the audio characteristics of the room and human hearing ability so that sound can be heard even at low volume. The following screen is displayed during the analysis.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the analysis and storage ends, unplug the Sound Select “Details” and press ENTER to verify the calibration microphone from the SETUP MIC jack on the measurement results. main unit and then press “Next”. Subwoofers may measure a greater reported distance than the actual distance due to added electrical delay common in subwoofers.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Error messages An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, check the relevant items and perform the necessary measures. Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey Setup ® measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ ) even when ® you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Set the following items if necessary.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Speaker Config. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low bass frequencies and speaker size. made in Audyssey ® Setup.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center o Surround Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the distance Distances 0.0 ft – 60.0 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Speaker Config.”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Levels Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position when it is output from each speaker. o Test Tone Start A test tone is output from the selected speaker. While listening to the test tone, adjust the volume output from the selected speaker.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 80 Hz) that can be played back through each speaker.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. o Subwoofer Mode 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 120 Hz)
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On”. (Use the default setting.) This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN). When assigning an IP address to each device manually, you need to assign an IP address to this unit using the “IP Address”...
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2. Check that your iOS device is connected to the wireless LAN (Wi- o Scan Networks Fi) router and select “Marantz NR1508” from “SET UP NEW Select the network you wish to connect to from the list of possible AIRPLAY SPEAKER...” at the bottom of the Wi-Fi configuration networks shown on the TV screen.
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1. Press and hold the M-DAX and SOUND MODE buttons on the main unit for at least 3 seconds when the power of the unit is on. Save 2. Connect the wireless LAN of the PC or tablet used to “Marantz NR1508” when Cancel the message “Connect your Wi-Fi device to Wi-Fi network called “Marantz NR1508””...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DHCP o Default Gateway Selects how to connect to the network. When connected to a gateway (router), input its IP address. Configure the network settings o DNS (Default): automatically from your router. Enter the DNS address indicated in the documentation supplied by Off: Configure the network settings manually.
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Home Theater /Living Room / Family Room / Guest Room / 0 When using the Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App or HEOS App, use with the Kitchen / Dining Room / Master Bedroom / Bedroom / Den / “Network Control”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Internet Access Diagnostics Checks whether this unit has access to the Internet (WAN). Used to check the network connection. o Physical Connection Failed to connect to the Internet. Check Error: the Internet connection environment or Checks the physical LAN port connection.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HEOS Account Make HEOS Account-related settings. HEOS Account is needed in order to use HEOS Favorites. The menu displayed differs depending on the status of the HEOS Account. You have not signed in You have already signed in o I have a HEOS Account o Signed in As If you already have a HEOS Account, enter the current account name...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Configure the settings of the ECO Mode and auto standby mode. English / Français / Español (Default: English) o ECO Mode This mode can reduce the power consumption when the power of the unit is on.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pow.On Default o On Screen Disp. Set the mode to ECO when the power is on. Display the power consumption of this unit using a meter on the TV screen. The ECO Mode will be set to the previous Last setting before the power was switched Always display the meter on the TV...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Smart Sel.Names Front Display Change the smart select name that appears on the TV screen to one you Makes settings related to the display on this unit. prefer. o Dimmer Smart Select 1 / Smart Select 2 / Smart Select 3 / Smart Select 4 Adjust the display brightness of this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto-Update Firmware Turns on Automatic Updates so that futures updates are automatically Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, downloaded and installed when this unit is in standby mode. updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for upgrades.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Allow Update o Upgrade Notice Enable or disable updates and upgrades for this unit. When the latest Upgrade firmware is available, a notification message is displayed on the TV screen at power on. Enables this unit to receive updates and The notification message is displayed for about 40 seconds when the (Default):...
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If the error continues, check the network environment. 0 Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Marantz website each time related plans are defined. See the Marantz website for details about upgrades.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Information Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information. Show information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. HDMI Signal o Audio Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth Show the audio information. HDMI Monitor Sound Mode: The currently set sound mode.
Usage Data Displays and sets notifications. To help us improve our products and customer service, Marantz collects Also, sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is anonymous information about how you use this unit (such as frequently turned on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Save & Load Setup Lock Save and restore device settings by using a USB memory device. Protect settings from inadvertent changes. o Lock 0 Use a USB memory device that has at least 128 MB of free space and is formatted to FAT32.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Tips Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Display on this unit shows nothing I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on No sound comes out...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Set the volume upper limit for “Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to set the optimized listening environment after changing the configuration/position of the speakers or changing a speaker to a new Perform Audyssey ® Setup. This automatically makes the optimized speaker settings for the new listening environment. (v p. 143) I want to combine a desired video with the current music Set “Video Select”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 48) Power automatically turns off. The sleep timer is set.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 9) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 9) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 29) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Desired sound does not come out The volume does not increase. The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. (v p. 126) Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, so the volume may not reach the upper limit. No sound comes out with the HDMI connection.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound is not output. Check that the digital audio output setting on the connected device is set to “DTS”. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output. Make HDMI connections. (v p. 39) Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs During playback from the Internet radio or USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No video is shown on the TV No picture appears. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 35) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The menu screen is not displayed on the TV The menu screen or status information screen is not displayed on the TV. The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected with an HDMI cable. If this unit is connected to a TV using a different video output connector, operate while watching the display on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay cannot be played back The AirPlay icon ' is not displayed on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad. This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN). Connect it to the same LAN as this unit. (v p. 45) The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is not compatible with AirPlay.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB memory devices cannot be played back USB memory device is not recognized. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. (v p. 42) Mass storage class compatible USB memory devices are supported. This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB memory device directly to the USB port. The USB memory device must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth cannot be played back Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed. The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. (v p. 45) Perform the network diagnostic mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Files stored on a computer cannot be played. Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. (v p. 202) Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. The USB port of this unit cannot be used for connection to a computer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Various online services cannot be played Various online services cannot be played. The online service may have been discontinued. The HDMI Control function does not work The HDMI Control function does not work. Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. (v p. 133) You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI Control function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Cannot connect to the network. The network name (SSID), password and encryption setting have not been set up correctly. Configure the network settings according to the setting details of this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update/upgrade error messages If an update/upgrade is interrupted or fails, an error message appears. Display Description Connection failed. Please check your network, then try The network connection is unstable. again. Connection to the server failed. Check your network environment and try the update again.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings If the indicators are incorrect or the unit cannot be operated, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 178) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting network settings If network contents cannot be played or the unit cannot connect to the network, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 178) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio of HDMI.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Lip Sync ARC (Audio Return Channel) This function can automatically correct delay between the audio and This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through video. the HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit Use a TV that is compatible with the Auto Lip Sync function.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported audio formats Copyright protection system In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD video or DVD 2-channel Linear PCM 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit video via HDMI connection, both this unit and the TV or player must to Multi-channel Linear 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 ×...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a Bluetooth device o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. this unit are as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function The most recently used settings (input mode, HDMI output mode, sound o Playable broadcast station specifications mode, tone control, channel level, MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, M-DAX and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.”. (v p. 153) Channel output Sound mode Front L/R...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surr.Parameter Sound mode Loudness Mngmt Dynamic Comp. Low Frequency Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Cinema EQ Direct / Pure Direct (2-channel)z4 Direct / Pure Direct (Multi-channel)z4 Stereo Multi Ch In Dolby Pro Logic g DTS Neo:6 Dolby Digital...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surr.Parameter Audyssey Neo:6 Music Tone M-DAX Dynamic Sound mode Pro Logic g Music mode only MultEQ® Dynamic EQ mode only Volume Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Direct / Pure Direct (2-channel)z4 Direct / Pure Direct (Multi-channel)z4 Stereo Multi Ch In Dolby Pro Logic g...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played. z2 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS signal is played. z3 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played. z4 During playback in Pure Direct mode, the surround parameters are the same as in Direct mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Dolby Dolby Sound mode NOTE Analog / DTS ES DTS ES Dolby...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Dolby Dolby Sound mode NOTE Analog / DTS ES DTS ES Dolby Dolby Digital DTS-HD Digital Digital (-HD) Multi Express Dscrt6.1 Mtrx6.1 TrueHD Digital (+/HD) Plus (EX) Pure Direct Pure Direct Original sound mode Multi Ch Stereo...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 The “Cinema” mode or “Music” mode can be selected. z2 The “Cinema” mode, “Music” mode or “Game” mode can be selected. z3 The default sound mode for the AirPlay playback is “Direct”. z4 This item can be selected when the input signal is DTS-HD Master Audio. z5 This item can be selected when the input signal is DTS-HD Hi Resolution.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ ® Audyssey MultEQ ® is a room equalization solution that calibrates any Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume listener in a large listening area.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce the improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS Digital Surround DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS™ Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up to DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED Apple Lossless Audio Codec WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Speaker impedance These are the names for digital compression format standards used for This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In addition to Progressive (sequential scanning) the conventional SSID (network name) and WEP key (network key), it also This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video uses a user identification function and encrypting protocol for stronger as one image.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Others HDCP When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization. Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ ®...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video section Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB o Tuner section [FM] [AM] (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 –15 Reception frequency range: 87.5 MHz –...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi ® compliant) Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz z1 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED On-Product Logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Specification Version 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Transmission power: Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range: Approx. 98.4 ft/30 m in line of sight Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum)
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17 3/8 (440) 2 1/4 (55) 2 (50) 13 1/2 (340) 2 (50) o Weight : 18 lbs 1 oz (8.2 kg) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Bluetooth device ..........57 ECO Mode ........... 166 Blu-ray Disc player ........40, 51 External control device ........47 v Numerics 3D ..............197 4K ..............197 Cable TV ............39 Firmware Update .......... 169 5.1-channel ............
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Assign ..........139 NAS ............... 70 Rear panel ............19 Input settings ........115, 139 Network settings ........115, 159 Remote control unit ........23 Input signal ........... 208 Resetting factory settings ......195 Input source ...........
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips .............. 176 Wi-Fi settings ..........160 Troubleshooting ........... 178 Wired LAN ..........45, 159 TV ............35, 36, 37 Wireless LAN ......... 46, 160 USB memory device ........ 42, 52 Video camcorder ..........41 Video Select ...........
GPL/LGPL software that is used in the product. ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs 2011.4.12 Marantz provides the source code based on the GPL and LPGL ntpclient 2007 licenses at the actual cost upon your request to our customer service u-boot 2015.01...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n LGPL n e2fsprogs-libs-1.40.8/lib/uuid Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without Open Source Used Version modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are ffmpeg 0.8.3 met: glibc 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright libmms 0.6.2 notice, and the entire permission notice in its entirety, including the...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n expat-2.0.1 n getopt Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/stdlib/ and Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 1987, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. California.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n jQuery n libpcap-1.4.0 Copyright 2014 jQuery Foundation and other contributors License: BSD http://jquery.com/ Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a met: copy of this software and associated documentation files (the...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n libtar-1.2.11 n mDNS 320.10.80 Copyright (c) 1998-2003 University of Illinois Board of Trustees The majority of the source code in the mDNSResponder project is licensed under the terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0, available from: Copyright (c) 1998-2003 Mark D.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n mongoose n openssl-1.0.0d https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/ Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2013 Sergey Lyubka Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are copy of this software and associated documentation files (the met:...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n portmap-6.0 THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, Copyright (c) 1990 The Regents of the University of California. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES All rights reserved.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n pstdint.h-0.1.12 n rl78flash 2000.3.1 BSD License: License Copyright (c) 2005-2011 Paul Hsieh ======= All rights reserved. The MIT License (MIT) Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without Copyright (c) 2012 Maxim Salov modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a are met:...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n sqlite 2003.5.7 n strlcpy.c , v1.11 SQLite Copyright Copyright (c) 1998 Todd C. Miller <Todd.Miller@courtesan.com> SQLite is in the Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any Public Domain purpose with or without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all All of the code and documentation in SQLite has been dedicated to the copies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n tinyxml 2002.4.3 n Tremor www.sourceforge.net/projects/tinyxml http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied Copyright (c) 2002, Xiph.org Foundation warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without arising from the use of this software.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n zlib http://www.zlib.net/ zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 Copyright (C) 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is provided ‘as-is’, without any express or implied warranty.
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